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There are two things to remember when choosing a training plan for a race: Make sure it’s the right level for you, and don’t beat yourself up if you don’t follow it perfectly. That’s the advice of Brett Beil, a strength and conditioning specialist with Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota. Runners – and walkers […]

Becky Moch has stood at a lot of finish lines. She has four kids and eight grandchildren, a husband and a lifelong love of sports and recreation. She grew up playing basketball, her kids run road races, and now she’s a regular walker and loves to bike with her husband. “It’s nice to have time […]

Winter running is an amazing thing. Do you know how I know this? Because I once made snow inside my running jacket. It’s true: I got home from a run, took off my outer layer – a windbreaker because, after all, these are the Dakotas – and snow fell out. It was second only to […]

It’s a little bit of a chicken or the egg question: Do you take care of your eating habits or your fitness habits first? Everyone comes at it a little differently. Maybe you need to start moving first, take just one step, and once that’s in motion you begin thinking differently about how you’re fueling […]

FARGO, N.D. – Brett Beil is amazed as he drives to work in the winter. “Every time, I see people choosing to run outside,” says Beil, a strength and conditioning specialist with Sanford Health in Fargo. “It’s great to me.” The ice, snow and the relentless blowing of the wind across prairie don’t exactly lend […]

FARGO, N.D. — When you see or hear about the Fargo Marathon this year, you may notice something different. Fargo Marathon is proud to announce Sanford Health as the new title sponsor of the series of races happening May 14-19, 2018. “Sanford’s commitment to our community and the region, makes this a great partnership and […]

Even in frightful Upper Midwest winter weather, more and more people are finding outdoor training delightful. Comfort comes from gear and layers. The type of activity and the weather conditions dictates proper gear and number of layers. When good gear is properly layered, cold climate enjoyment increases, even in harsh conditions. Most athletic brands make […]

'We all want our kids to be successful and the best they can be, but that also involves balance.'

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – For the first time in the history of the Sioux Falls Marathon, the 2017 event started and finished inside the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, and 2,607 runners from six different countries, 40 states and 600 cities crossed the finish line on Sunday, Sept. 10. The weekend began Saturday with the Sioux […]

WALL LAKE, S.D. — Evan Mahrous switches gears flawlessly. He has to. Any stumble in transitioning from the bike to his running shoes costs him time. Today, on a breezy, sunny day at Wall Lake Park, no movement of Evan’s is wasted. With a head full of golden locks, Oakley sunglasses covering the sharp focus […]